Oakland Mills Store to Become Historic Landmark
Henry County Conservation Board will preserve Oakland Mills Store as a historic landmark after a gift from Helen M. Virden. The 1860s building will house regional artifacts and memorabilia along with riparian rights. The Skunk River Valley features multiple mills, a historic ferry, and two remaining early structures serving as a church and school.
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Iowa
Oakland Mills
Henry County Conservation Board
Harold F. McLeran
Skunk River
Helen M. Virden
Henry County Recorder
Hamilton County
Mississippi River
North Skunk
Cedar Creek
North Skunk River
E.G. Linn
Skunk
Chacaqua River
Albert Lea
Wisconsin Territory
Jacob Swisher
Moffatt
Augusta
Des Moines
Swisher
Henry County
Currier Mills
Mahaska County
Coppock Mills
Brighton Mills
Washington County
Soper’s Mills
Story County
Wesleyan
Parsons
DuPont Introduces Long-Lasting Exterior Home Coating
An advertisement touts a new DuPont exterior coating promising 40 year protection. It targets homeowners facing rising maintenance costs and offers a guaranteed finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont
Farm sign-up opens February five for 1973 grain and wheat aid
Washington County producers face major choices as the 1973 feed grain and wheat programs open February 5 through March 16 at the ASCS Office. Sign-up will determine participation, set-aside levels, and substitution options among corn, sorghum, barley, wheat, soybeans, and alternative crops with payment adjustments and loan eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Robert Pearson
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Pearson
ASCS
W. Jefferson
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Officials Optimistic On Fuel Barrier Lifting
Iowa officials cautiously welcomed President Nixon's move to end import barriers on No 2 fuel oil through April 30. Gov. Ray's spokesman noted the governor won't declare an end to the crisis until supplies arrive and experts assess the impact, warning against raising public hopes amid heating fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Richard Gilbert
Ray
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Washington
Kansas City
Gilbert
Orange Cupcakes and Birds Winter Pie Recipe Collection
A homey recipe roundup presents orange cupcakes with lemon and orange juice, ham sauce Esmeralda, a light Ritz walnut bake, and a Birds Winter Pie. Includes instructions, baking times, and storage tips. Great for family gatherings and winter bird watching.
Van Nostrand Criticizes County Over Pipeline Issue
Iowa Commerce Commission Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand accused Johnson County officials of overstepping authority in response to a leaky Hydrocarbon Transport pumping station. The valve malfunction released butane near three farms and a school bus route, prompting county officials to seek action from state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
UPI
Iowa Commerce Commission
Maurice van Nostrand
Johnson County
Here
Robert D. Ray
Richard Turner
ICC
Hydrocarbon Transport Inc
van Nostrand
United Nations
Lyle Fisher
Fisher
Pepper-Ettes 4-H Club meets in January notices
The Pepper-Ettes 4-H Club gathered at Sara Megchelsen’s home for talks on Messy Bessy and demonstrations on Ease and Fit of a Blouse and Sewing Box. A Ring Belt was made and refreshments followed. Next meeting is February 12 at Laura Johnston’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Sara Megchelsen
Marsha Byerly
Bessy
Janene Stout
Laura Johnston
Gerard Megchelsen
Robert Amlong
Gloria Jean Goff
Wesley Showman
North English
Richard Goff
Haskins
Richard Young
Washington
Kenneth Johnston
West Salem
Wisconsin
Dale Johnstons
Holly E. Johnston
Olds
Janice Johnston
Dearfield
Ill
Jane Johnston
Cedar Rapids
Ronnie Hazen
Duane Hazen
C.A. Thompson
G.F. Trotter
Richard Havel
Orie O'Connor
Trotter
Howard Beenblossom
Harold Gerdes
Kensington Club
Levi Blanchard
Bonnet
United Methodist
United Methodist Church
Vincent James
Royal Robertson
West Chester
Burke McCreedy
Shennie Buck
Terry Dellman
Isaiah
Bidwell Riverside
Des Moines
Harriet Ballou
Sioux City
James
Highland High School
Mary O'Connor
Charles Jenkins
United Presbyterian Church
U.M.W
Near West Chester
American Legion Auxiliary
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Tedlar
Moline, Ill
CRULL
Lee
Agency
DIAL
United Press International
Wolf's Flower Shop
Hynes & Howes Securities Company
Hynes & Howe's Mortgage Co
Hynes & Howe
Hynes & Howes Real Estate
Hynes & Howes Securities Co
Lerry A. Duncan
Helene B. Dillon
Arian Lowe
Pepper-Ettes
4-H Club
Detroit
Daniel Borg
Wayne County
V. J. Baum
Borg
Gaylord
State Bank
F.d.1.c
Aeaeae Service Bank
Progress Lighting
Sitler’s
House OF Lights
West Third St
Monthru
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